Brie vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between brie and muenster cheese?
- Brie is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12, yet muenster cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 53% higher.
- Brie has 5 times more folate than muenster cheese. Brie has 65µg of folate, while muenster cheese has 12µg.
- Brie contains less saturated fat.
- Brie has a lower glycemic index than muenster cheese.
We used Cheese, brie and Cheese, muenster types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +325% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +289.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +438.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +268.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +263.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +319.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +441.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +71.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +148.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.6% |
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Fats
~30.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~19.113g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.711g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 184mg | 717mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 468mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.32mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 298µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.056mg | 14% |
| Folate | 65µg | 12µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 19.113g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 1.47µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.013mg | 5% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 23.41g | 5% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 30.04g | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 2.81mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 8.711g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.103mg | 2% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 368kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.661g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.008mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 96mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 22IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sodium | 629mg | 628mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.482mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.829mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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